Visibility and Road Hazards
The P-19 sign warns of a slippery road surface. What should you do when you see it?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- ✓ Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres
- B Accelerate to cross the area quickly
- C Brake hard before the area
- D Keep your speed and change nothing
Why this is the correct answer
Faced with a slippery surface you must reduce speed and avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres, since tyre grip is lower and the risk of skidding increases.
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